Men’s volleyball’s recent offensive downturn hurting postseason chances

With eight regular season games left, the Bruins’ offensive consistency needs to return to push for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UCLA has hit for .248 in its past five games, far below its season average of .337. No. 5 UCLA men’s volleyball (15-5, 4-2 MPSF) sits third in conference play, falling from first […]

Men’s volleyball taken down in three sets by BYU in Utah

Visits to Provo, Utah, have rarely been successful for UCLA men’s volleyball. No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball (15-5, 4-2 MPSF) was swept by No. 5 BYU (14-4, 7-0 MPSF) at the Smith Fieldhouse in Provo, Utah. Its loss in conference play Saturday marked the ninth year straight that Bruins have lost in the mountains. To […]

Men’s volleyball hopes to turn around losing streak during conference play

The Bruins are on a three-game losing streak, but have a chance to win three games in conference play this week. No. 3 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-4, 3-1 MPSF) is set to face unranked Stanford (3-13, 1-4) at Maples Pavilion on Thursday. Afterward, the Bruins will travel straight to Provo, Utah, to face No. 5 […]

Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaquille O’Neal, to join UCLA basketball next season

Shaquille O’Neal brought three straight NBA championships to Los Angeles nearly 15 years ago. This year, he’s bringing his son. Shareef O’Neal, son of the NBA Hall of Famer, has committed to play for UCLA men’s basketball next season, 247sports.com reported. He decommitted from Arizona on Saturday, where he had signed a letter of intent […]

Men’s volleyball submerged by Pepperdine Waves in three-set upset

Coming off two straight losses, the Bruins’ troubles went from bad to worse as they were swept in an upset on the road. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-4, 3-1 MPSF) was upset by No. 10 Pepperdine (9-3, 3-1 MPSF) at the Firestone Fieldhouse in three sets. After the loss, coach John Speraw said the […]

Men’s volleyball loses to Long Beach State in four-set match

Freshman opposite Grant Maleski had only one kill on the season before the match against the number one team in the country. He finished with 14. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-3, 3-0 MPSF) lost to No. 1 Long Beach (14-0) in Pauley Pavilion in four sets. The Bruins started Maleski in place of leading […]

Men’s volleyball fails to dethrone No. 1 Long Beach State

The Bruins entered the Walter Pyramid with a chance at No. 1, but fell in four sets to the current kings of collegiate volleyball. No. 2 UCLA men’s volleyball (14-2, 3-0 MPSF) lost to No. 1 Long Beach State (13-0) in front of a record-setting crowd of 4,560. No team could take a decisive lead […]